Mexican Meatball Soup
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5
Mexican Meatball Soup
Description
Mexican Meatball Soup uses pre-formed beef meatballs cooked in a savory broth built from tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and beef broth. Aromatics like diced onions and carrots soften during an initial sauté, adding sweetness and depth. Black beans and corn add body and texture, while zucchini is added last to retain some firmness. The seasoning with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper lends a mild southwestern character. Fresh cilantro tops the soup for brightness and herbaceous notes.
The soup is simmered until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables reach desired tenderness. This stew-like preparation is suited to cold days or when a nourishing bowl of protein and vegetables is wanted. It can be served as a main dish given its protein and vegetable content.
Ingredients
- 1 beef meatballs 24 oz, frozen, package
- 1 diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, with green chiles, canned
- 1 tomato sauce 8 oz, can
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 onion Diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrot Peeled and Chopped
- 1 zucchini Sliced and then Quartered
- 1 black bean 15 oz., drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- cilantro chopped for topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large stock pot. Add the onions and carrots and cook for 7-10 minutes until they are soft.
- Add in all the other ingredients except for the zucchini. Stir to combine.
- Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the veggies are the tenderness that you prefer.
- Add in the zucchini and then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with the chopped cilantro and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1463mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1050mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3879IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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